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Hardwood, engineered & tile floors

A floor is only as good as what’s under it. We level and prep the subfloor first, then install tight, flat floors with clean transitions and trim that fits.

Open dining and living room with a polished hardwood floor
Floors we install

Choose the floor that fits how you live.

Solid hardwood

Oak, maple, hickory and more — nailed down over a sound subfloor. Classic, and can be refinished for decades.

Engineered hardwood

A real wood surface over a stable core. Great over concrete, in basements and where humidity swings.

Tile floors

Porcelain, ceramic and natural stone for kitchens, baths, laundry rooms and entries — laid flat with even grout lines.

Subfloor prep & leveling

Squeaks fixed, soft spots repaired, low spots leveled. The step that keeps a new floor from failing.

Trim & transitions

New baseboards and shoe molding, thresholds and stair nosings, so the finished floor looks built-in.

Removal & haul-away

We tear out old carpet, tile or wood and take it with us.

Hardwood vs. engineered vs. tile

Not sure which one? Here’s the short version.

Solid hardwood

Best for main living areas and bedrooms on upper floors. Most “real” feel; can be sanded and refinished many times. Not for basements or wet areas.

Engineered

Looks like hardwood, handles humidity better, works over concrete slabs and in basements. Can usually be refinished once or twice.

Tile

The choice for bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms and laundry. Waterproof and nearly indestructible — needs a stiff, flat base.

New floors and fresh paint?

We do both — so they’re scheduled in the right order, by one crew.

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